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Flight attendants: New pictures show the glamorous history of Air New Zealand

In 1958, it raised hemlines for a much saucier style

The first outfits were inspired by the military look in World War II, with double-breasted jackets that skimmed the knee, and a smart hat to set the formal tone.

This was slightly altered in 1949, which for nine years changed to a single-breasted jacket and tie, following on from the structured outfits in the previous decade.

In 1958, it raised hemlines for a much saucier style. A white uniform with skirts above the knee imitated a nurse outfit.

The post-war flight attendant outfits also sported matching black gloves and hats, with stiletto heels a departure from the previous comfy mules.

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Flight attendants: The first outfit was modelled on the military look of WWII

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Flight attendants: The first designer collaboration was with Christian Dior in 1965

It wasn’t until 1965 that the airline had its first designer collaboration.

Christian Dior created a chic look for the fashion attendants in the swinging 60’s, offering a teal suit that was styled with a white blouse and black gloves. A half-tucked hat offset the elegance of the decade.

The 1970s saw a departure in casual elegance, with a contrasting set of outfits in pink, orange and green.

The A-line dresses often dubbed the 'Lollipop', matched the offbeat coloured hats with knee-high white boots or black loafers.

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Flight attendants: The 1970s saw the bold outfits known as the "Lollipop"

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Flight attendants: The 1980s saw power dressing with tailored suits and shoulder pads

Another designer collaboration in 1976 by Nina Ricci created a more mellow style with oversized colours and printed blouses.

Patterns featured heavily in the airline's outfits from 1978, with blue prints being the look from 1978 through to the 1980s.

Shoulder pads were also added in the area, showing off sharp tailored suits reminiscent of the era.

In 1992, a more formal outfit was introduced in blue and teal with suit dresses and trousers featuring much more subtle prints.

Their most recent outfits were launched in 2010, offering a modern look at the recent era with pink pinstripes and bold printed skirts and ties.